Description: Excellent condition. The authentic 22K Gold coin pictured is the one you will receive. It is a Portuguese Brazil 2000 Reis coin dated 1778 with a Beautiful Cross! It comes in a solid 14K Gold pendant bezel. Your purchase will include the Certificate of Authenticity, a velvet treasure pouch, polishing cloth, and gift box. This is a genuine coin. The Portuguese emerged as an independent kingdom in the 12th Century, and immediately begin to expand their realm. Led by the famous Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), the Portuguese set sail across the Oceans, establishing themselves in both the Far East and South America. By 1494 the Portuguese had conquered nearly 1/2 of the Transoceanic world, however, they did not have enough of a population to fully colonize all of this new world, leaving many areas vulnerable to the aggressive Spanish, French and Dutch explorers. None the less, they were a maritime force to be reckoned with and the Portuguese legacy lives on as demonstrated by the former Portuguese possessions of Macau off Main Land China, Goa in southern India, and, of course, Brazil which even retains the Portuguese language. This beautiful coinage minted in Rio de Janeiro for use in Portuguese Brazil was important hard currency during the spice and silk trade. Early on, Portugal established control over the flow of gold and silver from Africa, making trade one of their great assets.
Price: 4599 USD
Location: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
End Time: 2025-02-04T20:55:01.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 2000 Reis
Composition: Gold
Year: 1778
Certification: Registration No. 19078-NGC6062329-017
